Q170 / 180 · NEET 2020 (Phase 1) · Zoology
By which method was a new breed ‘Hisardale’ of sheep formed by using Bikaneri ewes and Marino rams?
- AMutational breeding
- Correct answerBCross breeding
- CInbreeding
- DOut crossing
Solution
Crossbreeding: The mating of animals belonging to different breeds is called cross-breeding. It involves interbreeding of superior males of a breed with superior females of another breed to produce hybrid animals.
E.g. Bikaneri ewes were cross-breed with Marino rams to produce hybrid Hisardale.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.